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he tariff classification of clothespins and bag from China

Issued December 16, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4421.90.8033, 6307.90.9989

Headings: 4421, 6307

Product description

he tariff classification of clothespins and bag from China

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the clothespins will be 4421.90.8033, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of wood, clothespins, spring-type, valued over $1. The applicable subheading for the bag will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles, other, other, other.

Full text

NY 804921 December 16, 1994 CLA-2-44:S:N:N3:113 804921 JTS CATEGORY:Classification TARIFF NO.: 4421.90.8033; 6307.90.9989 Ms. Susan Kearney Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. International Merchandising 702 S.W. 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-8023 RE:The tariff classification of clothespins and bag from China Dear Ms. Kearney: In your letter dated December 5, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of clothespins in a bag. The clothespins are spring-type, and made of wood. Your letter states that the pins are valued at more than $1.70 per gross. The bag is made of polyester and rayon and comes with a wooden hanger to hang it on the clothes line. It is our opinion that these items do not constitute a set and are separately classifiable, even if imported together. The applicable subheading for the clothespins will be 4421.90.8033, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of wood, clothespins, spring-type, valued over $1.70 per gross. The duty rate will be 10 cents per gross. The applicable subheading for the bag will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles, other, other, other. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport

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